Identity, equality & culture
Intro to LGBTQ+ Identities and Issues
The authors of this course are members of the LGBTQ+ community. This course is aimed at carers who feel they need to broaden their knowledge around this topic. LGBTQ+ young people can be particularly vulnerable growing up, because our society has been built over centuries on heterosexual norms and gender stereotypes.
What you will learn
- Understand the key principles and responsibilities covered by this topic.
- Recognise how the topic affects children, carers and day-to-day fostering practice.
- Apply practical course guidance to relevant situations with greater confidence.
How the course works
The course is broken into manageable online units and includes knowledge checks or quizzes where appropriate. Progress saves automatically, so learners can pause and return on any device.
A certificate is available when all required course elements are completed successfully.
Who it is for
Foster carers, support carers and fostering-service staff who need practical, up-to-date learning in this topic.